Is MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk vegetarian?

MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk is the reaction product of hydrolyzed silk protein with ethanolamine (MEA). Hydrolyzed silk is derived from silk fibers produced by silkworms, and its production typically involves killing the silkworm pupae, making it non-vegetarian and non-vegan.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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